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Idaho 2018 Commercial New Construction Code Compliance Evaluation
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Opinion Dynamics to conduct the Idaho 2018 Commercial New Construction Code Compliance Evaluation to assess the paths by which, and degree to which, code compliance is achieved with the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) in newly constructed commercial buildings in Idaho. The study focused on the state’s amended 2018 IECC from the time it went into effect on January…
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Commercial HPWH Product Assessment Datasheet (PADS)
For commercial heat pump water heaters (HPWH) to be considered for inclusion on the Qualified Products List, HPWH product vendors must complete and submit a Product Assessment Datasheet (PADS). The PADS outlines compliance with the requirements within NEEA’s “Advanced Water Heating Specification.”
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History in the (Re)Making: NEEA’s BetterBricks Hosts In-Person Tour of Groundbreaking Metropole Project
Joined by the University of Washington Integrated Design Lab (UW IDL), NEEA’s BetterBricks initiative hosted an in-person building tour of the Metropole — a set of 19th-century buildings reimagined as a vibrant, sustainable hub for community, culture and collaboration. Driven by ambitious environmental goals, the buildings in Seattle’s iconic Pioneer Square neighborhood feature a variety…
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Q4 2025 Emerging Technology Newsletter
The Q4 2025 Emerging Technology Newsletter showcases a range of impactful work led by the emerging technology and product management team at NEEA. Some key activities include: Future quarterly newsletters will include status updates and links to published reports on the activities above as they become available. NEEA staff scan for new emerging technologies for…
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Q3 2025 Codes, Standards and New Construction Newsletter
This quarter, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) staff continued to champion the role of building codes and standards in helping to make homes and appliances more affordable for consumers. Montana and Idaho stakeholders were active this quarter as they considered moving to 2024 International Energy Code (IECC). Both states’ agencies have requested comments on…
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Luminaire Level Lighting Controls: Market Progress Evaluation Report #3
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Cadmus to conduct the third Market Progress Evaluation Report (MPER) for its Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) commercial Market Transformation program. The research objective was to track the program’s influence on the market by measuring market progress indicators. From September 2024 to September 2025, Cadmus reviewed program…
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Q3 2025 RETAC Meeting Notes
The Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee (RETAC) held their third quarterly meeting of 2025 on September 24th. Topics included a committee “round robin” discussion of energy efficiency initiatives within the region, and an update on emerging technology projects from Puget Sound Energy.
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Q3 2025 RETAC Agenda Packet
The Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee (RETAC) will hold their third quarterly meeting of 2025 on September 24th. Topics include a committee “round robin” discussion of energy efficiency initiatives within the region, and an update on emerging technology projects from Puget Sound Energy.
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Q3 2025 Emerging Technology Newsletter
The Q3 2025 Emerging Technology Newsletter showcases a range of impactful work led by NEEA’s emerging technology and product management team. Some key activities include: Future newsletters will include links to the reports and activities above as they become available on neea.org. NEEA staff scan for new emerging technologies for all sectors and end uses.…
Commercial + Industrial|Industrial|Products|Residential|Technology